![To the samurai a glorious death in battle was desireable but an anonymous dealth was not. Armor was elaborately decorated to make sure that the wearer's valorous deeds would be recognized.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0495-243x367.jpg)
To the samurai a glorious death in battle was desireable but an anonymous dealth was not. Armor was elaborately decorated to make sure that the wearer’s valorous deeds would be recognized.
![The small bow on the left was designed to be used from inside a palanquin. To the right is a normal Japanese longbow..](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0499-243x367.jpg)
The small bow on the left was designed to be used from inside a palanquin. To the right is a normal Japanese longbow.
![Metal masks were worn to protect the face in battle.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0501-275x367.jpg)
Metal masks were worn to protect the face in battle.
![The big noses on these masks were supposed to represent European features.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0503-550x364.jpg)
The big noses on these masks were supposed to represent European features.
![Native Japanese horses are small--technically ponies.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0505-550x364.jpg)
Native Japanese horses are small–technically ponies.
![This horse's armor makes it look like a dragon.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0508-285x367.jpg)
This horse’s armor makes it look like a dragon.
![Standing Samurai](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0509-515x367.jpg)
![Battle standards, drums and war fans could be used for signalling.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0511-550x364.jpg)
Battle standards, drums and war fans could be used for signalling.
![This helm is designed to look like the headgear of a Zen priest.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0517-388x367.jpg)
This helm is designed to look like the headgear of a Zen priest.
![Elaborate helms](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0512-525x367.jpg)
![This warrior would be visible from a long distance away.](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0520-252x367.jpg)
This warrior would be visible from a long distance away.
![This armor is designed to look like a character from folklore: a karasu-tengu (crow spirit).](https://bugfox.net/fun/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-DSC_0521-245x367.jpg)
This armor is designed to look like a character from folklore: a karasu-tengu (crow spirit).